Business & Markets

Salvador Promises An Unforgettable Comedy Experience at Africa Laughs 7, With I&M Bank as Lead Sponsor

Brian EmorutLifestyleNews & AnalysisSeptember 20, 2025September 22, 2025

Comedian Patrick Idringi aka Salvador, yesterday announced the return of his Africa Laughs comedy experience, with Season 7 slated for October 25th 2025, at the Kingdom Kampala parking lot. Africa…

Bassajjabalaba Loses Supreme Court Battle To Stop Isaac Ssemakadde’s Legal Brains Trust Bid To Challenge Controversial UGX142 Bn Compensation 

Muhereza KyamuteteraLegal & JusticeThe Big StorySeptember 19, 2025September 25, 2025

Uganda’s Supreme Court on 18th September, delivered a landmark ruling in the long-running dispute between businessman Hassan Bassajjabalaba and public interest watchdog Legal Brains Trust (LBT), led by outspoken lawyer…

UGEFA and I&M Bank Launch Strategic Partnership to Catalyse Green Enterprise Finance in Uganda.

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSeptember 19, 2025September 19, 2025

The Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator (UGEFA) and I&M Bank Uganda have announced the beginning of a dynamic new partnership, focused on accelerating Uganda’s shift to a resilient, low-carbon, and…

UAE Moves to Tighten Visa Requirements for Ugandan Nationals

CEO ReporterGlobal NewsThe Big StorySeptember 19, 2025September 19, 2025

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has moved to tighten visa requirements for Ugandan nationals, citing concerns over immigration abuse and unlawful activities by some travelers. Speaking to China’s Xinhua news…

From July Oversupply to September Windfall: The Price Puzzle in Uganda’s Coffee

Jeff WintersThe Big StorySeptember 19, 2025September 19, 2025

Uganda’s coffee season is unfolding in two very different chapters. In July, the country shipped nearly a million bags, the second-highest monthly volume on record. That oversupply of beans boosted…

Good journalism doesn’t happen by accident—it happens because we choose to value it, protect it, and invest in it – Muhereza Kyamutetera, Executive Director, CMIS Africa

CEO ReporterThe Big StorySeptember 19, 2025September 19, 2025

Q1. What is the Centre for Media Innovations & Sustainability (CMIS Africa), and why was it established? CMIS Africa is a new initiative designed to rebuild and future-proof Africa’s journalism…

Charging Ahead: Gilbert Wavamuno Talks EVs, Tech, and the Next Five Years of Uganda’s Automotive Sector

CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StorySeptember 19, 2025September 18, 2025

Imagine Kampala’s traffic 10 years from now: sleek electric SUVs gliding past solar-powered charging hubs, heavy-duty trucks running silently on clean energy, and AI-enabled dashboards guiding drivers through congestion-free routes….

dfcu Bank Leads Uganda’s Green Finance Drive with UGEFA Partnership.

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSeptember 18, 2025September 18, 2025

dfcu Bank has today announced the launch of the second phase of its strategic partnership with the Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator (UGEFA), reinforcing its role as a leader in…

KCB and Afreximbank Seal $800 Million Deal to Operationalise Vipingo Special Economic Zone

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSeptember 18, 2025September 18, 2025

In a move that underscores the growing importance of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in driving Africa’s industrialisation, KCB Group and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed a landmark Memorandum…

UGEFA and Equity Bank Celebrate Ongoing Partnership to Accelerate Green Finance in Uganda

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisSeptember 18, 2025January 20, 2026

The Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator (UGEFA) and Equity Bank Uganda are delighted to announce the continuation of their highly successful partnership as UGEFA enters its second phase. Building on…